24 hours: Shame filled days by ric gustafson
On their crosses, the two thieves heard and saw everything. They could feel the pain and knew what Jesus felt. Then they heard something strange.
" Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do".
They could not believe what this man was saying. He was praying on that cross. The two men reacted differently. One jeered and reviled him. The other stopped mocking Jesus. " We deserve death but not him". Then this thief looks at Jesus. " Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom".
Jesus turns his head. " Today, you will join me in paradise".
We have been nailed to the cross of our mistakes.
Jesus takes our shame filled days and fills them with grace.
Jesus holds us in his scar filled arms. " Today, you will be with me in paradise".
research help: ' Every Day deserves a Chance' by Max Lucado
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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